One in a continuing series spotlighting real estate markets in this region's communities. Weichert Realtors agents Joel and Kelly Darland agree to talk about Merchantville, the Camden County borough where they have lived for three years as well as sell houses. "You've noticed," Kelly says very early in the conversation, "there aren't many houses for sale." Just 24, priced from $100,000 to $300,000, when you count what's listed on real estate search engines, picking your way through properties Read more [...]

MONTREAL — The Château Westmount Square penthouse for sale has white marble floors, a spiral staircase and views of downtown Montreal and the St. Lawrence River from the ensuite bathrooms.But instead of a high-powered Westmount real estate broker answering questions about the listing, it’s owner Robert Bellini giving details about the 3,400-square-foot condo, in between running a Montreal health-care company.“Can I get back to you?� the 33-year-old CEO asked a reporter. Read more [...]

THE HOUSE where Ariel Castro allegedly held three women captive for a decade before their release on Monday is listed on the Trulia real estate website with an estimated value of $77,000 – more than double the house's worth a year ago. A 2012 valuation put it at $36,100 and that was with an intact front door. 2207 Seymour Avenue, where Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight were kept sometimes bound by ropes and chains, is described as a Colonial-style 'single family home' located in the Read more [...]